The baby name Fayola is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced FAY-oh-lah (English); Yoruba approx.: fah-YAW-lah (Fáyọ̀lá)..
Fayola is Yoruba in Origin.
The baby name Fayola is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced FAY-oh-lah (English); Yoruba approx.: fah-YAW-lah (Fáyọ̀lá)..
Fayola is Yoruba in Origin.
Fayola is a feminine given name of Yoruba (Nigeria) origin, pronounced fah-YOH-lah. Yoruba name scholars often gloss it as “one who walks with honor” or “honor/wealth accompanies me,” reflecting the element ọlá, which denotes wealth, honor, and prestige in many Yoruba names. Some interpret the first part as related to joy (ayọ) or as a contracted theophoric form involving Ifá (divination), which explains the range of translations linking joy, fortune, and honor.
Use of Fayola is established within Yoruba-speaking communities and entered wider circulation in the African diaspora during the mid- to late-20th century, when Afrocentric naming gained momentum. It remains uncommon yet recognizable, appreciated for its positive, dignified meaning and smooth, international sound. Spelling variants and extensions include Fayóla (accented), Fayolah, and Ifayola; short forms and nicknames include Fayo and the English-friendly Faye. Related Yoruba -ola names include Ayoola, Omolola, and Oluwafunmilola.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2021 | #916 | 5 | 8,741 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 |
Fayola is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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